Which of the following is the most important factor in the relative decline in importance of the family as a primary agent of socialization?
A) the expansion of participation of Canadians in postsecondary education, especially after 1950
B) the expansion of the participation of women in the work force, especially after 1950
C) the introduction of publicly funded health care after WW2
D) the introduction of mandatory education after WW1

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The expansion of women's participation in the workforce has led to a shift in the traditional gender roles within families and a decrease in the amount of time that parents are able to spend socializing their children. This has resulted in a relative decline in the importance of the family as a primary agent of socialization. The other options may have had some impact on family dynamics, but they are not directly related to socialization.

Which of the Following Is the Most Important Factor in the Relative